Pier 5 Hotel

Guests enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access from a variety of attractive public spaces, from a plum-velvet sofa in the atrium lobby to one of the banquettes in the Peacock Café overlooking the harbor. Those who want to explore Baltimore attractions can ride the hotel’s complimentary shuttle, which makes scheduled stops.

The Pier 5 Hotel hosts a complimentary evening "Crabby Hour," which includes hands-on cooking demonstrations and tastings, Maryland microbrews, and fun facts about the state's famed blue crabs. Saturday afternoons, guests gather for the Wish Upon a Star Chocolate Bar, with three chocolate fountains (milk, white, and dark chocolate) and a variety of dipping treats.

Pets are welcome at the hotel (surcharge) and receive the “Outward Bound Pet Travel Kit” which offers a pet bed, bowl mat, brush, toy, treat, and Puptray with pet pads.

Playfully decorated in jewel tones of purple and gold, the 65 spacious rooms feature waterfront or city views. Armchairs with floor lamps and footstools are arranged next to windows. Marble bathrooms have plush robes and designer toiletries. The Pier 5 Hotel's daily destination fee covers numerous perks, such as high-speed Internet access; bottled water; daily newspaper; and unlimited local, domestic long-distance, and toll-free calls. Some suites have balconies with tables and two chairs.